Friday, 20 March 2015

CTS#115 and FMS#177



Hi everyone!!!



Boy, we've got a very hot summer's day here in George, today, but in the mornings and evenings one can definitely feel that it's autumn!!!  Wishing a lovely spring day to all of you who are anxiously waiting for better weather and summer days!!!

Posting two cards today!!
This is the fun sketch over at the CAS(E) this Sketch Blog





and this is my card:






I've watercoloured the leaves with DIs.  Leaves stamp and die from PTI.
The black strips are on the card base and the white panels are on foam tape.
Added some scorelines.
Sponged the vellum circles with DI.
The wooden bug was a gift from my dear friend, Angela Bode.
Added a rhinestone and two black plastic dots to complete the card.
Afrikaans sentiment saying: 'Thank you very much.'





I've also made a card following the sketch over at the Freshly made Sketches Blog.

 


My card:




I've done sort of a bokeh effect as bg.
Leaves stamp and die from PTI.  Watercoloured the leaves with DIs.
Sponged the ring and circle with DI.
Sentiment banner dies from Verve.  Border punch from American Crafts.
Added some rhinestones and it was done!!!
Afrikaans sentiment saying: 'Thank you very much'.



Have to run to fetch the boys from school!!!

Have a great day and thanks for popping in!!!




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42 comments:

  1. Marika 20 March 2015 at 13:43

    Petra, your CTS card is amazing! You have used the sketch so cleverly! Love the colours as well.

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  2. Wiiks20 March 2015 at 14:24

    Your cards are so good looking! And i like your background too, here in Finland we have +5 degrees celsius, lots of snow and more to expect... really looking forward of spring and summer ;)

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  3. I Card Everyone20 March 2015 at 16:58

    Hi Petra! Love that little wood veneer lady bug! Darling card and thanks for sharing it with us at CTS!! Beautiful bokeh card, too!
    =] Michele

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  4. Jacquie Southas20 March 2015 at 18:17

    Beautiful cards, Petra - really love your take on the CTS sketch!

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  5. Happy Dance21 March 2015 at 02:51

    Gosh I hope Maria from reislingmama sees your bokeh card; she adores bokeh!It's very cool in black and white. Love both of these! The watercolored leaves are so lovely. You've really captured both sketches really well. Have a great weekend. Bev

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  6. Anonymous21 March 2015 at 10:17

    Two beautiful cards today Petra - I particularly love the soft natural look
    of the first one but both are just gorgeous!

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  7. Unknown21 March 2015 at 10:24

    Morning Petra. Two lovely cards. I adore your ladybird on the first and your take on the sketch is great. Love the bokeh effect on your second card, really pretty border as well. Have a great weekend.

    Hugs.

    Karen xxx

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  8. Michelle21 March 2015 at 10:54

    Such beautiful cards, Petra! Thanks for joining us at CAS(E) This Sketch!

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  9. My Card Attic: Hazel21 March 2015 at 13:54

    Fabulous, FAB-YOU-LOUS Petra!! LOVE the CAS design here and gorgeous takes on those challenges! have a lovely weekend! Hazel xx

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  10. Rosemary21 March 2015 at 16:45

    both cards are absolutely amazing, petra! oh wait... your cards are always absolutely amazing, lol!!!

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  11. Vicki Dutcher21 March 2015 at 16:58

    Just fabulous! Since I am traveling it makes ithard to see all the fabulousness -- crappy connection! I did CASE one of your cards on my blog today :)

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  12. Amy O21 March 2015 at 17:31

    These are both beautiful cards -- clean but with wonderful details. Your FMS card is almost like a chalkboard bokeh effect -- love it! It's always a treat to see a card of yours in the gallery at Freshly Made Sketches. Thanks for joining us again.

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  13. Susan Powell21 March 2015 at 18:01

    Both of your cards are gorgeous!! Love the color combos and all the detail you added - fantastic!!

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  14. Ria,21 March 2015 at 18:44

    Hallo Petra.
    Via-via bij jou terecht gekomen en wil je even laten weten dat ik de kaarten die je maakt PRACHTIG vind.
    Groeten uit Nederland

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  15. Erna21 March 2015 at 20:55

    wat een prachtige kaartjes heb je weer gemaakt! Je hebt zoveel talent! Wow!! Ik verlang ook wel naar een lekkere warme dag hier, maar dat is nog even wachten denk ik :-) Lieve groetjes Erna

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  16. Mynn xx22 March 2015 at 03:23

    Hello, friend! LOVE these fabulous cards--the ladybug on the first is just darling! Gorgeous work, as per your usual! :) HUGS and happy weekend! :) Mynn xx

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  17. Linda22 March 2015 at 04:15

    Your card is beautiful, Petra! :)

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  18. Cindy Lovell22 March 2015 at 17:43

    Just beautiful,Petra!! Both of them!! Love the sponged vellum circles and wooden ladybug on the first one and the beautiful bokeh on the second one!! Beautiful,as always!!
    Have a wonderful sunday!! :)

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  19. Desire Fourie22 March 2015 at 17:51

    Pragtige dankie skeppings. Mal oor die aardse kleure in die eerste. Hoop julle het 'n lekker naweek.
    Mooi bly
    Desore

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  20. Chrissie22 March 2015 at 20:42

    What a gorgeous pair of cards Petra, simply wonderful work!
    Chrissie xx

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  21. Jen Mitchell22 March 2015 at 23:59

    Two fantastic cards! I love the chalkboard bokeh!

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  22. MaryH23 March 2015 at 03:41

    Both are gorgeous. Love the crisp white with the taupe w/c on #1. I'm really liking the way you use the open frames to design your cards too. #2 is equally lovely and I'm impressed with that bokeh background...something I've yet to try. Very effective with your focal image. Great job on both! TFS & Hugs

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  23. Amelia Breytenbach23 March 2015 at 16:23

    Albei kaartjies is so pragtig Petra. Jou styl is so besonders.
    Amelia

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  24. Deepti23 March 2015 at 16:53

    Incredible designs :) Love ur style !

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  25. Leigh Penner23 March 2015 at 20:56

    Oh, these are both wonderful!

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  26. Donna Ellis23 March 2015 at 21:35

    Great idea to use a solid background like that for the Bokeh Technique, Petra! (you are so innovative). I especially like the "L" shape frame in your first card (and admire how STRAIGHT it is LOL). Wonderful cards! hugs, de

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  27. Anita in France24 March 2015 at 00:44

    The soft watercolouring is just lovely with those delicate shades, Petra ... and what a cute little wooden ladybird ... gorgeous! Amazing bokeh ... it's so striking and adds so much depth ... just lovely! Anita :)

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  28. Jen Timko24 March 2015 at 01:45

    More gorgeous work! The bokeh on black in the second card is fabulous! Glad to see you this week at FMS!

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  29. Martha25 March 2015 at 14:56

    Petra, both cards are simply beautiful!

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  30. anja curvers26 March 2015 at 20:34

    Wow,wow petra twee prachtige kaartengaaf hoor vooral die voor case this sketch.

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  31. Monika/Buzsy30 March 2015 at 17:19

    Brilliant take on the sketches Petra. Love the circle elements on both. The wood veneer ladybug is so sweet on the first one. Also like the scored frame. The scallop border looks nice behind the circle elements on the second.

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  32. Geri31 March 2015 at 02:59

    Hey Petra! Haven't seen you pop up in my mail these past few days so I stopped by to see what's up! Creative endeavors have obviously been happening! First card - my goodness...if this isn't a winner, then something's amiss!

    Your second card - wow - the background is spectacular! I love the muted effect that you achieved! I'm calling this one too - winner, winner!

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  33. stampingbowd1 April 2015 at 13:47

    Hello, my friend! I the bug is the first thing that caught my eye but I had NO recollection that I gave it to you! Now I am really smiling! Gorgeous take on both challenges! The scoring and black layer on the first really adds pop! Very cool looking bokeh on the second!

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  34. Desire Fourie9 April 2015 at 16:22

    Pragtig en so kreatief. Hoop julle het 'n geseende Paasviering gehad.
    Mooi bly
    Desíre
    {Doing Life – my personal blog}

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  35. Darnell20 April 2015 at 07:44

    These are divine, Petra!! I've been on a bit of a blog break and am back now. I just realized that I haven't heard from you or seen you pop up for some time so I came over to check on you. I hope everything is okay. Email me, please, and let me know. Hugs, Darnell

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  36. Geri29 April 2015 at 05:20

    Hey Petra! Just popping by to say hello and like Darnell, to check on where you have been. Hoping that all is well on your side of the earth :)

    Sure am missing your fabulous creations :)

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  37. Desire Fourie1 May 2015 at 18:49

    Pragtige elegante kaartjies Petra, soos altyd. Ek sien die Plumbagos blom mooi. Jammer vir my afwesigheid, die lewe kom maar in die pad van pret partykeer xxx
    Mooi bly
    Desíre {Doing Life}

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  38. MaryH1 May 2015 at 23:38

    Hey Petra, been a little while since I bounced over to enjoy your lovely cards. Both of these are just grand. I'm really liking the way you use those circle die rings as backgrounds to the main focal point. Also love the bokeh on the dark background. Very awesome. TFS & Hope you're all set for a wonderful weekend. Hugs

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  39. Joyce3 May 2015 at 03:27

    Your cards are lovely, and your background scenery is breath taking. Thanks for your sweet comment today on my blog--it's such a treat to have a kind and talented visitor from so far away.

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  40. Becca Cruger7 May 2015 at 17:59

    The way you can take a layout and make it so unique in two different ways is so cool! I really like the chalkboard bokeh effect going on in the second card. We're just heading into spring here in North Dakota, so I hope you're enjoying the heat while it lasts!

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  41. Betty Wright11 May 2015 at 05:20

    These are amazing! Great colors and design elements! Great cards! Stay cool!

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  42. Sharon13 May 2015 at 06:51

    Oh wow... These are beautiful cards Petra. Just love them. Xxx

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